The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile -Ife, Osun state has shut down the school over Coronavirus fears.
OAU made the announcement in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer of the University, Abiodun Olarewaju on Friday, 20 March, 2020.
Olanrewaju disclosed the shutdown was in compliance with the directive of the Federal Government which has ordered the shutdown of all tertiary institutions in order to prevent the spread of the deadly Coronavirus.
“All students of the university have been directed to proceed on a break, and those in the university’s halls of residence have been asked to vacate their hostels and go home.
“Accordingly, students are expected to be leaving their hostels and the campus beginning from Monday, March 23, 2020, latest by 5:00pm.
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“Parents and guardians of our students are advised to ensure that their children and wards comply fully with the order,”
Nigeria has recorded 12 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in different parts of the country.